How to bypass the security gateway module on 2018+ Chrysler so that you can clear codes, active test, bi-directional control special functions, all the things you couldn’t do without either pulling a radio and using a 12+8 cable or just using some other kind of hack or work around. And since this is through Chrysler’s auto off program, this is not a workaround or a hack, this is a legitimate way around it. And Chrysler has authorized Autel tools + Chrysler 12+8 cable to do this.
The next paragraphs will include how to use Autel Chrysler 12+8 diagnostic cable on 2018 Dodge Durango / 2018 Dodge Challenger, and Chrysler 12+8 diagnostic cable compatible Autel tools, coverage, using tips etc.
Chrysler 12+8 diagnostic cable can work with: AUTEL MS906BT, MS906S, MS908, MS908S, MS908S PRO, Maxisys Elite
How to install Autel 12+8 adapter?
This adapter will be required when accessing a Fiat Chrysler Dodge and Jeep vehicle that uses a Secure Gateway Module.
Locate the security gateway module which is installed below the dashboard.
Remove the connector of the security gateway module.
Connect Autel Chrysler 12+8 connector
****Autel Chrysler 12+8 diagnostic cable using tips:
Expect to see this message when scanning a Chrysler with the Security Gateway Module:
DEVICE UNABLE TO COMMUNICATE WITH THE CONTROL UNIT
Placement of the SGM varies, but it is often located in the side kick panel, passenger side near the glove box, or behind the radio.
Use Autel Chrysler 12+8diagnostic cable on 2018 Dodge Challenger
It’s behind the radio, so we have to pull this, this is a 2018 Dodge Challenger way to pull this trim piece off. Let the radio hang and then if you come up here, the 12+8 diagnostic cable goes into this black box down here, if you have to reach in and push to release and slide them out and then hook up your 12+8 diagnostic cable.
*** Show you how to locate and hook up the Autel 12+8 cable diagnostic cable in a 2018 Dodge Challenger.
So it took us a while to find it, it wasn’t even obvious once we got the radio out. I guess they put him in the kick panel I started there no luck. I was able to scan the codes through the OBD2 connection but I’m unable to clear them this cable right here. This box is what lets you hook up to clear the codes.
Use Autel Chrysler 12+8 diagnostic cable on 2018 Dodge Durangowith AUTEL MS906TS
2018 Dodge Durango and Autel MS906TS, this is one of Chryslers that requires Autel Chrysler 12+8 cable which is not early as easy as the OBD2, so on this model in the Autel it drew a circle here I remove this trim panel just one clip nice and easy. These are your clips really tight to pull out, the release is on the back side so towards the driver’s of the car, they pull the release and then I put a pick to work them loose, then they come out, there are no labels or anything that show you that’s the 12+8 diagnostic cable, but that is definitely it and that’s what we had to do to get the pre and post scan done. So just wanted to share. It took me a little while to look around and see it. So I figured I could help you out a little bit.
Alright, thanks.
***Show you where to access the 12+8 plug required to do diagnostic scans on a 2018 Dodge Durango. Autel MS906TS with the Chrysler 12+8 adapter.
Autel Chrysler 12+8 diagnostic cable functions:
Read/ Clear Codes
Perform Active Tests
View Generic & Manufacturer Live Data
Perform TPMS OBDII Relearn
Coding and Adaptation with Maxisys Tablet Tools MS906BT+
ADAS calibrations (Requires Maxisys ADAS Software)
Autel Chrysler 12+8 diagnostic cable is used to communicate with the vehicles with Secure Gateway Module:
2018 and newer Chrysler, Dodge, Ram, Jeep, and Fiat now have a secure gateway module or SGM. This SGM will not allow your scan tool to do bidirectional controls on the vehicle. Autel Chrysler 12+8 Adapter can bypass the SGM.
2013+ RAM Promaster
2015+ Fiat 500x
2015+ RAM Promaster City
2016+ Jeep Renegade
2017+ Alfa Romeo Giulia
2017+ Jeep Compass
2017+ Jeep Cherokee
2018+ Jeep Wrangler
2018+ Ram Trucks
2018+ Dodge Durango
2018+ Jeep Wrangler (JL Body only, not JK)
2018+ Dodge Journey
2018+ Jeep Grand Cherokee
2018+ Chrysler Pacifica
2018+ Chrysler 300
2018+ Dodge Charger
2018+ Dodge Challenger
2019+ Most Fiat/ Chrysler/ Jeep/ Ram vehicles
2020+ ALL FCA vehicles